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stepchild
step·child S0738800 (stĕp′chīld′)n.1. A child of one's spouse by a previous union.2. Something that does not receive appropriate care, respect, or attention: "For the longest time, children's books ... were considered the stepchild of publishing" (Robert Sabuda).stepchild (ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld) n, pl -childrena stepson or stepdaughterstep•child (ˈstɛpˌtʃaɪld) n., pl. -chil•dren. 1. a child of one's husband or wife by a previous marriage. 2. any person, project, etc., that is not properly treated, supported, or appreciated. [before 1000] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | stepchild - a child of your spouse by a former marriagechild, kid - a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age; "they had three children"; "they were able to send their kids to college"stepdaughter - a daughter of your spouse by a former marriagestepson - the son your spouse by a former marriage | Translationsstepchild
step-childA child of a step-parent who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, the step-parent is the second spouse of one of the child's biological parents. My step-children come to visit their father and me every other weekend.red-headed stepchildSomeone or something that is deemed less desirable than or inferior to someone or something else, often resulting in mistreatment. Why does management always see the art department as the red-headed stepchild?See also: stepchildAcronymsSeescandiumstepchild
Words related to stepchildnoun a child of your spouse by a former marriageRelated Words- child
- kid
- stepdaughter
- stepson
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